The doldrums of quarantine are starting to get everyone down. We are sheltering in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but being cooped up in the house is getting old. There is only so much one can take of Netflix, cleaning, finishing home projects, and entertaining the kids. Since we all need to let loose once in a while, now is a great time to relive your college days and play some great drinking games! Whether it is with your significant other or as a fun Friday evening Zoom activity with friends, playing drinking games safely at home is the perfect way to get your mind off of the non-stop COVID-19 news. Here are a few fun ideas to try.
Truth or Drink
This twist on the classic Truth or Dare is an excellent way to get to know your friends better during Skype happy hour…or see them get a bit tipsy, whichever happens first. There are no dangerous dares to get anyone in trouble playing this game. You either answer a “truth” or take a drink. The only chance for shaming yourself is answering a particularly embarrassing question after taking a few “drink” turns. The fun with this one can go on for hours.
Most Likely To
Remember those senior superlatives in high school? Let’s take it to the next level with this hilarious quarantine drinking game. Each player takes a turn asking a “most likely to” question, such as “Who is most likely to get into a bar fight?” Everyone writes down their answer, and the winner has to take a drink. Have you ever wondered what your besties really think of you? This is one way to find out!
TV Drinking Games
This type of drinking game is one of the easiest and most fun to play. You can get any number of players in on the fun. Heck, you can even play by yourself if you’re really bored! The premise is simple. Everyone has to be watching the same show at the same time. One popular choice that everyone loves is Friends. As you enjoy the show, everyone has to drink whenever a certain character uses a signature line, like every time Joey says, “How you doin’?” Add a layer of complexity by assigning each player a different character with a different line.
Never Have I Ever
This is another game we all know that can easily be adapted to a drinking game. If you haven’t played before, it’s super easy. One person announces something they have never done, like “Never have I ever mooned a cop!” typically other players respond by raising their hand if they have never done this as well, resulting in lots of laughs at the expense of those who have done the deed. In the drinking version, those who have done the aforementioned act are “punished” by having to take a drink.
If these games sound fun to you, get a few friends together online to hang out and have some fun. They work great for quarantine, but you may just end up continuing with these party games once we are all able to get together again. No matter what, be sure to know your limits and drink responsibly while abiding by CDC guidelines for social distancing and coronavirus prevention. If you need to pick up libations for your game night, be sure to use the convenient Payless Liquors pickup order form to complete your purchase while maintaining your distance.